Touro University California Recognizes Community Lamplighters

The historic Farragut Inn Ballroom was bustling with dignitaries and company leaders
on the evening of November 15th in celebration of Touro University California’s inaugural Community Lamplighter Awards.
The university, which was founded under Jewish Auspices in 1997, sought to recognize
those in the community who have been steadfast in showing the way for others, honoring
them with the epithet lamplighter.

“In Jewish tradition, lamplighters are pillars of the community,” said CEO and Senior
Provost, Shelley Berkley. “Each recipient has been nominated by their peers and reviewed
with careful deliberation by our selection committee. We are incredibly proud to be
able to honor them.”

Proceeds from the evening went to support diversity student scholarships.

Keynote Speaker for the evening, Xavier Becerra, California Attorney General, congratulated
the awardees and praised the event’s attendees for supporting the students of Touro
University California and their efforts to strengthen and improve California.

The Lamplighter Awards were founded to honor those in the community who have carried
the torch in the areas of health, education, community mobilization, and social justice.
The awards were presented by Ms. Berkley and Provost and CAO, Dr. Sarah Sweitzer.